[gavingmiller]

This has actually already been studied/tried in the 70's in Dauphin, Manitoba [1][2]. The experiment saw a decrease in accidents, injuries, and mental health issues.

[1] http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/1970s-manitoba-povert...

[2] http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/dauphins-great-experi...